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Hole Flyovers for :
The Island Golf Club in DUN LAOGHAIRE, Ireland in DUBLIN
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1An extremely tough opening hole, almost due east in directionBest to play down the left half as missing the fairway on either side considerably increases the difficulty of the approach shot to a raised green which slopes from back to front2Named after our celebrated late head greenkeeper and international golfer whose work and direction played a major part in the implementation of the architectural changes to our linA slight dog-leg left which requires driving to the right side of the fairway,especially if playing against the prevailing wind. A mid-iron shot at least is required to a severely sloping green3Now a Par 5, this hole offers a little respite to the previously difficult opening stretch at The Island.Two new natural fairway bunkers offer a great visual and shape to the tee shot. Getting a good drive away will set up potential for a nice lay up or, for the longer hitters, a chanAccuracy is vital on the shot to the green as the severe slope on the right will leave you with a difficult up and down. There is also one hidden green-side bunker on the left.4The first Par 3 at The Island is an especially picturesque hole with an elevated view of the coast and that plays 5-15 yards downhill depending on what tee you play from.An upside-down saucer green guarded by two bunkers means that precise club choice is crucial5A long par 4 that plays into our prevailing wind here at The Island.A fade off the left mounds is the ideal shot to get the best angle inThe green, perched up a few feet above fairway level is guarded by a treacherous bunker short right and severe slopes on all sides6The only blind driving hole on the course to undulating fairway.Drive over the pole or right side of fairway for best approach to well protected green7Played from the highest tee on the links, there are two bunkers to negotiateA natural bunker on the right and one riveted fairway bunker under the sand dune on the left which deters the longer hitters from attempting to drive the green.The wise golfer will hit the tee shot short of the bunkers allowing for a full shot to the green which tends to be difficult to hold8A well struck drive,right of the fairway bunkers is required on this difficult par 4 to set up a mid-long shot into the well-guarded greenA green side bunker on the front right, married with a gradual run-off on the left-hand side means that accuracy is vitally important to avoid a high number here9A fairway that bends right to left suggests hitting a tight draw around the corner is essential here.However, just finding the fairway on the final hole on the front 9 is key. Hitting into the rough dunes on either side will make it next to impossible to reach the green in two shoThe green is protected by a bunker on the front right and is surrounded by rough dunes long and left to catch the errant approach shot10Dog-leg right off the tee to fairway which throws the ball right as you approach the greenMany brave golfers drive as close to the out of bounds as possibleTempting two-shotter for long hitters but beware of the valley on the right.11Favour left hand side of fairway for easier approach to green12Play your tee shot as close as possible to the hill on the leftAny tee shot played too far right usually runs off the fairway and into the right rough leaving a difficult approach shotA challenging dog-leg left played over a valley to an elevated green13A classic short hole.If you clear the large grass bunker which guards the front of the green you may be rewarded with a birdieOut of bounds on the right. The alternative is to play safe down the left side and chip on.
14It’s best to aim for the edge of the left rough off the tee which will throw the ball into the centre of the fairwayA very intimidating hole because of the narrow fairway with a lateral water hazard on the right.Missing the fairway on the right forces the ball into the water hazard15A great links hole which is best played down the left side of fairway except on approach to green where a green side bunker awaits the wayward shot16Par 3 – Long iron up the hill to the elevated greenPar 3 – Long iron up the hill to the elevated green17Beware of the large grass bunker on the left off the teeThis difficult penultimate driving hole to a narrow back fairway tends to throw the ball to the right throughout it’s length18One of the finest finishing holes on any links.Played almost to the limit of par fours, it demands a straight drive into or through the valley, depending on conditionsfrom the valley the hole opens up to a vista with the green on rising ground. Pin position is a major factor as the green is the deepest on the links.
Holes Distances in
Yards Meters
Hole: 1 Partridge Hollow Par: 4/4 Hcp: 10/17 Yards 434 418
405
400
0
Meters 397 382
370
366
0
Hole: 2 Caul’s View Par: 4/4 Hcp: 4/7 Yards 392 370
339
331
0
Meters 358 338
310
303
0
Hole: 3 Lambay Par: 4/4 Hcp: 14/15 Yards 432 416
405
401
0
Meters 395 380
370
367
0
Hole: 4 Portrane Par: 4/4 Hcp: 6/1 Yards 389 378
372
364
0
Meters 356 346
340
333
0
Hole: 5 Skylark’s Nest Par: 4/4 Hcp: 18/5 Yards 370 342
334
328
0
Meters 338 313
305
300
0
Hole: 6 Desert Par: 4/4 Hcp: 8/9 Yards 338 331
312
308
0
Meters 309 303
285
282
0
Hole: 7 Ridge Par: 4/4 Hcp: 2/3 Yards 448 436
394
384
0
Meters 410 399
360
351
0
Hole: 8 Tower Par: 4/4 Hcp: 16/11 Yards 307 294
284
279
0
Meters 281 269
260
255
0
Hole: 9 Sand Martin Par: 3/3 Hcp: 12/13 Yards 166 159
142
141
0
Meters 152 145
130
129
0
Hole: 10 Quarry Par: 5/5 Hcp: 9/2 Yards 524 505
492
489
0
Meters 479 462
450
447
0
Hole: 11 Cricket Field Par: 4/4 Hcp: 13/16 Yards 421 396
317
316
0
Meters 385 362
290
289
0
Hole: 12 Valhalla Par: 4/4 Hcp: 1/8 Yards 439 420
361
317
0
Meters 401 384
330
290
0
Hole: 13 Broadmeadow Par: 3/3 Hcp: 7/18 Yards 208 215
208
208
0
Meters 190 197
190
190
0
Hole: 14 Old Clubhouse Par: 4/4 Hcp: 15/10 Yards 364 344
328
297
0
Meters 333 315
300
272
0
Hole: 15 Prairie Par: 5/5 Hcp: 5/4 Yards 553 518
492
460
0
Meters 506 474
450
421
0
Hole: 16 Andes Par: 3/3 Hcp: 17/14 Yards 189 173
142
137
0
Meters 173 158
130
125
0
Hole: 17 Ireland’s Eye Par: 4/4 Hcp: 3/12 Yards 421 388
350
339
0
Meters 385 355
320
310
0
Hole: 18 Boulia Field Par: 4/4 Hcp: 11/6 Yards 463 460
405
444
0
Meters 423 421
370
406
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